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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.67 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.67 and 275.10 is: 379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.67 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.67 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.67 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 115,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,451.22/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.90

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