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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 419.67 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 419.67 and 254.90 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 419.67 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/419.67 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 419.67 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 106,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,971.78/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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