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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 417.42 and 287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 417.42 and 287.45 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 417.42 = 287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/417.42 = 287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 417.42 × 287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 119,985.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,985.29/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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