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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 449.70 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 449.70 and 257.94 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 449.70 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/449.70 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 449.70 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 115,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,995.62/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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