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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.49 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.49 and 271.86 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.49 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.49 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.49 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 123,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,829.51/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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