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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 417.97 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 417.97 and 294.65 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 417.97 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/417.97 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 417.97 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 123,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,154.86/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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