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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 419.40 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 419.40 and 262.58 is: 362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 419.40 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/419.40 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 419.40 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 110,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,126.05/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.39

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