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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 418.50 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 418.50 and 265.17 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 418.50 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/418.50 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 418.50 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 110,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,973.65/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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