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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 414.92 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 414.92 and 271.07 is: 373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 414.92 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/414.92 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 414.92 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 112,468.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,468.93/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.91

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