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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 451.86 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 451.86 and 252.78 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 451.86 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/451.86 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 451.86 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 114,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,221.17/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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