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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.68, 414.44 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.68, 414.44 and 265.47 is: 365.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.68 : 414.44 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.68/414.44 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.68x = 414.44 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.68x = 110,020.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,020.06/300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.91

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