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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.74, 450.90 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.74, 450.90 and 266.11 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.74 : 450.90 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.74/450.90 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.74x = 450.90 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.74x = 119,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987.87/300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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