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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 417.48 and 295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 417.48 and 295.33 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 417.48 = 295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/417.48 = 295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 417.48 × 295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 123,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,294.37/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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