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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.53 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.53 and 75.69 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.53 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.53 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.53 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 34,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479.07/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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