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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.43 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.43 and 261.12 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.43 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.43 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.43 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 118,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,138.52/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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