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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.99, 418.66 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.99, 418.66 and 288.34 is: 397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.99 : 418.66 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.99/418.66 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.99x = 418.66 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.99x = 120,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,716.75/303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.11

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