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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.42 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.42 and 252.63 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.42 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.42 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.42 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 115,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,050.48/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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