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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 418.98 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 418.98 and 280.69 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 418.98 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/418.98 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 418.98 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 117,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,603.50/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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