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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.65, 418.79 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.65, 418.79 and 270.48 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.65 : 418.79 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.65/418.79 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.65x = 418.79 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.65x = 113,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,272.97/303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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