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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 451.54 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 451.54 and 261.31 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 451.54 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/451.54 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 451.54 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 117,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,989.01/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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