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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 420.32 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 420.32 and 290.40 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 420.32 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/420.32 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 420.32 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 122,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,060.93/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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