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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 450.10 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 450.10 and 278.66 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 450.10 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/450.10 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 450.10 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 125,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,424.87/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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