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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 452.32 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 452.32 and 259.27 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 452.32 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/452.32 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 452.32 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 117,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,273.01/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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