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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.62 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.62 and 257.66 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.62 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.62 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.62 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 116,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,363.28/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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