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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.05 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.05 and 278.91 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.05 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.05 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.05 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 115,481.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,481.31/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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