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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 450.33 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 450.33 and 257.25 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 450.33 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/450.33 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 450.33 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 115,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,847.39/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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