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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.87 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.87 and 266.70 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.87 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.87 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.87 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 121,047.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,047.13/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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