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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 417.65 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 417.65 and 264.53 is: 364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 417.65 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/417.65 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 417.65 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 110,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,480.95/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.13

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