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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 453.18 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 453.18 and 263.96 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 453.18 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/453.18 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 453.18 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 119,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,621.39/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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