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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.78 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.78 and 257.18 is: 385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.78 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.78 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.78 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 116,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,700.87/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.76

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