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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 453.66 and 282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 453.66 and 282.72 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 453.66 = 282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/453.66 = 282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 453.66 × 282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 128,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.76/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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