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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 452.70 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 452.70 and 258.96 is: 387.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 452.70 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/452.70 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 452.70 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 117,231.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,231.19/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.52

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