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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 450.97 and 272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 450.97 and 272.87 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 450.97 = 272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/450.97 = 272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 450.97 × 272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 123,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,057.47/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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