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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 456.57 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 456.57 and 262.91 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 456.57 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/456.57 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 456.57 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 120,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,037.96/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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