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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451.24 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451.24 and 266.52 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451.24 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451.24 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451.24 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 120,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,264.48/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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