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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 414.88 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 414.88 and 270.01 is: 372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 414.88 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/414.88 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 414.88 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 112,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,021.75/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.43

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