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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.17 and 257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.17 and 257.67 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.17 = 257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.17 = 257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.17 × 257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 116,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252.97/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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