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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.76, 455.48 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.76, 455.48 and 278.32 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.76 : 455.48 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.76/455.48 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.76x = 455.48 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.76x = 126,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,769.19/303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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