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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 417.78 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 417.78 and 290.94 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 417.78 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/417.78 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 417.78 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 121,548.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,548.91/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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