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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.44 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.44 and 262.50 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.44 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.44 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.44 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 109,053
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,053/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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