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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 451.44 and 261.12 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 451.44 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/451.44 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 451.44 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 117,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,880.01/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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