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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 451.08 and 252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 451.08 and 252.52 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 451.08 = 252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/451.08 = 252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 451.08 × 252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 113,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,906.72/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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