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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 418.92 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 418.92 and 257.52 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 418.92 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/418.92 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 418.92 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 107,880.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,880.28/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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