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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 450.72 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 450.72 and 275.34 is: 412.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 450.72 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/450.72 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 450.72 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 124,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,101.24/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.27

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