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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 450.30 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 450.30 and 269.96 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 450.30 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/450.30 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 450.30 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 121,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,562.99/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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