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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 417.04 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 417.04 and 282.61 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 417.04 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/417.04 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 417.04 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 117,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,859.67/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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