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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 414.26 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 414.26 and 262.09 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 414.26 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/414.26 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 414.26 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 108,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,571.33/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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