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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.69 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.69 and 258.80 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.69 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.69 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.69 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 117,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,414.97/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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