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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 414.12 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 414.12 and 256.41 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 414.12 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/414.12 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 414.12 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 106,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,184.51/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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