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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.71 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.71 and 262.08 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.71 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.71 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.71 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 109,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,735.52/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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