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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 452.52 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 452.52 and 260.91 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 452.52 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/452.52 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 452.52 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 118,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,066.99/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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