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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.86, 418.65 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.86, 418.65 and 288.74 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.86 : 418.65 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.86/418.65 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.86x = 418.65 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.86x = 120,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,881.00/303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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