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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 453.27 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 453.27 and 289.52 is: 435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 453.27 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/453.27 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 453.27 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 131,230.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,230.73/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.01

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