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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 415.74 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 415.74 and 275.25 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 415.74 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/415.74 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 415.74 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 114,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,432.44/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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