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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 418.29 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 418.29 and 266.73 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 418.29 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/418.29 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 418.29 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 111,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,570.49/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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