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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 611.18 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 611.18 and 302.40 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 611.18 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/611.18 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 611.18 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 184,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,820.83/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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