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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 454.91 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 454.91 and 262.56 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 454.91 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/454.91 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 454.91 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 119,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,441.17/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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