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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 453.87 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 453.87 and 272.52 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 453.87 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/453.87 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 453.87 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 123,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,688.65/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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