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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 452.32 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 452.32 and 260.54 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 452.32 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/452.32 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 452.32 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 117,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847.45/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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