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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 418.41 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 418.41 and 256.91 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 418.41 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/418.41 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 418.41 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 107,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,491.62/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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