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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.04 and 259.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.04 and 259.66 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.04 = 259.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.04 = 259.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.04 × 259.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 117,376.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,376.71/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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