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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.49, 453.78 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.49, 453.78 and 263.70 is: 395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.49 : 453.78 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.49/453.78 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.49x = 453.78 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.49x = 119,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,661.79/302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.59

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