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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.67, 451.77 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.67, 451.77 and 288.52 is: 433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.67 : 451.77 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.67/451.77 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.67x = 451.77 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.67x = 130,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,343.24/300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.51

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