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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 415.41 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 415.41 and 262.91 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 415.41 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/415.41 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 415.41 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 109,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,213.37/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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