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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 416.04 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 416.04 and 272.62 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 416.04 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/416.04 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 416.04 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 113,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.82/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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