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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.63, 450.54 and 264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.63, 450.54 and 264.99 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.63 : 450.54 = 264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.63/450.54 = 264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.63x = 450.54 × 264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.63x = 119,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,388.59/300.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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