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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 450.36 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 450.36 and 277.02 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 450.36 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/450.36 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 450.36 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 124,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,758.73/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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