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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 452.07 and 260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 452.07 and 260.98 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 452.07 = 260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/452.07 = 260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 452.07 × 260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 117,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,981.23/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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