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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 417.35 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 417.35 and 285.68 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 417.35 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/417.35 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 417.35 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 119,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,227.96/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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