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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.54 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.54 and 272.06 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.54 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.54 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.54 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 123,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,390.09/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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