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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 416.93 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 416.93 and 277.35 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 416.93 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/416.93 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 416.93 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 115,634.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,634.15/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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