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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 417.63 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 417.63 and 286.92 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 417.63 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/417.63 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 417.63 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 119,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,826.40/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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