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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 419.34 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 419.34 and 262.84 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 419.34 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/419.34 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 419.34 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 110,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,219.33/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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