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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.78 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.78 and 291.24 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.78 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.78 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.78 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 132,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,158.89/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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