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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 417.48 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 417.48 and 264.41 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 417.48 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/417.48 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 417.48 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 110,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,383.80/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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