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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 452.04 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 452.04 and 265.99 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 452.04 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/452.04 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 452.04 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 120,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238.12/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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