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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 417.70 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 417.70 and 261.44 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 417.70 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/417.70 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 417.70 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 109,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,203.29/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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