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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 452 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 452 and 253.28 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 452 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/452 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 452 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 114,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,482.56/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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