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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 420.19 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 420.19 and 289.16 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 420.19 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/420.19 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 420.19 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 121,500.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,500.04/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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