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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.58, 418.62 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.58, 418.62 and 278.92 is: 384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.58 : 418.62 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.58/418.62 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.58x = 418.62 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.58x = 116,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,761.49/303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.62

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