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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 419.31 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 419.31 and 293.69 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 419.31 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/419.31 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 419.31 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 123,147.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,147.15/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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