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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.65 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.65 and 287.96 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.65 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.65 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.65 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 131,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,209.39/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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