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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 452.93 and 250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 452.93 and 250.36 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 452.93 = 250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/452.93 = 250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 452.93 × 250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 113,393.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,393.17/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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