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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 413.72 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 413.72 and 263.18 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 413.72 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/413.72 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 413.72 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 108,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882.83/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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