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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 450.81 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 450.81 and 264.44 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 450.81 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/450.81 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 450.81 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 119,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,213.32/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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