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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 419.15 and 284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 419.15 and 284.98 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 419.15 = 284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/419.15 = 284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 419.15 × 284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 119,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449.37/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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