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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 453.92 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 453.92 and 264.28 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 453.92 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/453.92 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 453.92 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 119,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961.98/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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