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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 453.09 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 453.09 and 287.52 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 453.09 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/453.09 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 453.09 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 130,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,272.44/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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