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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 452.88 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 452.88 and 275.70 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 452.88 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/452.88 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 452.88 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 124,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,859.02/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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