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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 416.71 and 283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 416.71 and 283.40 is: 391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 416.71 = 283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/416.71 = 283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 416.71 × 283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 118,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,095.61/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.12

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