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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 417.69 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 417.69 and 295.02 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 417.69 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/417.69 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 417.69 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 123,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,226.90/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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