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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 450.50 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 450.50 and 260.97 is: 390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 450.50 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/450.50 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 450.50 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 117,565.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,565.68/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.44

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