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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 453.72 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 453.72 and 262.08 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 453.72 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/453.72 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 453.72 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 118,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,910.94/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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