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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 451.53 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 451.53 and 278.35 is: 417.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 451.53 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/451.53 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 451.53 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 125,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,683.38/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.72

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