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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 419.02 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 419.02 and 270.59 is: 373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 419.02 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/419.02 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 419.02 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 113,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,379.85/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.71

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