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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.57 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.57 and 268.52 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.57 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.57 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.57 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 112,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,391.65/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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