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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 452.87 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 452.87 and 279.87 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 452.87 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/452.87 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 452.87 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 126,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,743.33/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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