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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 450.44 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 450.44 and 260.67 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 450.44 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/450.44 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 450.44 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 117,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,414.89/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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