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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 417.96 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 417.96 and 291.20 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 417.96 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/417.96 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 417.96 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 121,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,707.86/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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