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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.70 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.70 and 277.68 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.70 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.70 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.70 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 125,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,705.74/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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