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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 417.07 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 417.07 and 295.75 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 417.07 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/417.07 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 417.07 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 123,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,348.45/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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