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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 451.42 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 451.42 and 261.24 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 451.42 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/451.42 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 451.42 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 117,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,928.96/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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