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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.53, 454.17 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.53, 454.17 and 251.79 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.53 : 454.17 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.53/454.17 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.53x = 454.17 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.53x = 114,356.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,356.09/302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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