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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 419.36 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 419.36 and 260.07 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 419.36 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/419.36 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 419.36 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 109,061.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,061.65/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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