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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.94 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.94 and 292.32 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.94 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.94 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.94 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 122,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,756.86/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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