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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 417.02 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 417.02 and 265.64 is: 365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 417.02 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/417.02 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 417.02 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 110,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,773.78/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.39

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