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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 416.90 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 416.90 and 288.76 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 416.90 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/416.90 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 416.90 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 120,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,384.04/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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