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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.97 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.97 and 266.73 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.97 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.97 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.97 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 120,284.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,284.87/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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