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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 418.68 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 418.68 and 257.48 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 418.68 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/418.68 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 418.68 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 107,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,801.73/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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