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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 455.07 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 455.07 and 271.60 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 455.07 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/455.07 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 455.07 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 123,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,597.01/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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