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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 452.25 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 452.25 and 292.05 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 452.25 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/452.25 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 452.25 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 132,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,079.61/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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