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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.78, 452.01 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.78, 452.01 and 293.46 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.78 : 452.01 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.78/452.01 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.78x = 452.01 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.78x = 132,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,646.85/300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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