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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 451.44 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 451.44 and 264.57 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 451.44 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/451.44 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 451.44 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 119,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,437.48/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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