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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 418.26 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 418.26 and 292.74 is: 403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 418.26 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/418.26 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 418.26 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 122,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441.43/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.94

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