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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 419.08 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 419.08 and 262.44 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 419.08 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/419.08 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 419.08 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 109,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,983.36/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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