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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 419.37 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 419.37 and 270.94 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 419.37 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/419.37 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 419.37 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 113,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,624.11/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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