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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 453.36 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 453.36 and 291.04 is: 435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 453.36 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/453.36 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 453.36 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 131,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,945.89/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.41

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