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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 452.02 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 452.02 and 275.60 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 452.02 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/452.02 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 452.02 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 124,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,576.71/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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