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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 417 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 417 and 296.02 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 417 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/417 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 417 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 123,440.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,440.34/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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