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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 452.57 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 452.57 and 275.39 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 452.57 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/452.57 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 452.57 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 124,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,633.25/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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