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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.39, 454.76 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.39, 454.76 and 252.62 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.39 : 454.76 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.39/454.76 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.39x = 454.76 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.39x = 114,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,882.01/304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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