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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 454.48 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 454.48 and 278.55 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 454.48 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/454.48 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 454.48 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 126,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,594.71/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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