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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.60, 454.13 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.60, 454.13 and 259.76 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.60 : 454.13 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.60/454.13 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.60x = 454.13 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.60x = 117,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,966.59/302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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