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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.52, 457.75 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.52, 457.75 and 279.76 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.52 : 457.75 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.52/457.75 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.52x = 457.75 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.52x = 128,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,060.14/303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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