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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.14, 417.96 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.14, 417.96 and 294.03 is: 405.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.14 : 417.96 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.14/417.96 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.14x = 417.96 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.14x = 122,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,892.78/303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.40

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