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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.44 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.44 and 254.52 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.44 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.44 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.44 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 115,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,409.55/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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