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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 418.82 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 418.82 and 291.69 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 418.82 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/418.82 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 418.82 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 122,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,164.15/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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