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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 452.14 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 452.14 and 288.77 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 452.14 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/452.14 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 452.14 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 130,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,564.83/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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