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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 451.32 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 451.32 and 260.48 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 451.32 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/451.32 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 451.32 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 117,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,557.58/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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