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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 417.06 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 417.06 and 262.70 is: 363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 417.06 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/417.06 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 417.06 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 109,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,559.58/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.47

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