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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 450.47 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 450.47 and 257.78 is: 386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 450.47 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/450.47 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 450.47 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 116,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,119.90/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.00

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