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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 453.20 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 453.20 and 275.61 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 453.20 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/453.20 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 453.20 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 124,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,905.07/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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