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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 455.10 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 455.10 and 257.80 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 455.10 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/455.10 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 455.10 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 117,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,324.78/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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