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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.04, 453.75 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.04, 453.75 and 249.58 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.04 : 453.75 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.04/453.75 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.04x = 453.75 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.04x = 113,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,246.93/303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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