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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 453.35 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 453.35 and 288.36 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 453.35 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/453.35 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 453.35 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 130,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,728.73/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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