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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.04, 427.35 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.04, 427.35 and 303.58 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.04 : 427.35 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.04/427.35 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.04x = 427.35 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.04x = 129,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,734.91/309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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