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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 455.08 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 455.08 and 260.72 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 455.08 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/455.08 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 455.08 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 118,648.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,648.46/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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