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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 416.34 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 416.34 and 295.62 is: 405.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 416.34 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/416.34 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 416.34 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 123,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,078.43/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.69

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