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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 418 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 418 and 291.76 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 418 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/418 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 418 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 121,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,955.68/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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