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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.13, 457.34 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.13, 457.34 and 287.94 is: 434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.13 : 457.34 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.13/457.34 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.13x = 457.34 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.13x = 131,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,686.48/303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.42

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