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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 417.42 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 417.42 and 292.44 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 417.42 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/417.42 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 417.42 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 122,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,070.30/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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