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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 452.82 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 452.82 and 278.76 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 452.82 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/452.82 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 452.82 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 126,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,228.10/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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