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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 453.72 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 453.72 and 263.91 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 453.72 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/453.72 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 453.72 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 119,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,741.25/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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