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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 453.78 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 453.78 and 251.76 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 453.78 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/453.78 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 453.78 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 114,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,243.65/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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