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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.76, 414.90 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.76, 414.90 and 261.33 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.76 : 414.90 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.76/414.90 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.76x = 414.90 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.76x = 108,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,427.03/300.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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