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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 451.59 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 451.59 and 257.31 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 451.59 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/451.59 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 451.59 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 116,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,198.62/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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