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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.89, 418.02 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.89, 418.02 and 261.58 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.89 : 418.02 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.89/418.02 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.89x = 418.02 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.89x = 109,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,345.67/302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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