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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 418.11 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 418.11 and 262.05 is: 360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 418.11 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/418.11 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 418.11 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 109,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,565.73/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.76

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