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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.81, 454.77 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.81, 454.77 and 260.07 is: 389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.81 : 454.77 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.81/454.77 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.81x = 454.77 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.81x = 118,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,272.03/303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.30

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