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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.12, 450.60 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.12, 450.60 and 260.68 is: 390.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.12 : 450.60 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.12/450.60 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.12x = 450.60 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.12x = 117,462.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,462.41/301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.09

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