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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 450.73 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 450.73 and 265.12 is: 397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 450.73 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/450.73 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 450.73 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 119,497.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,497.54/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.32

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