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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 451.94 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 451.94 and 272.58 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 451.94 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/451.94 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 451.94 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 123,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,188.44/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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