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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 452.42 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 452.42 and 278.38 is: 418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 452.42 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/452.42 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 452.42 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 125,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,947.07/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.53

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