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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 419.58 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 419.58 and 291.74 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 419.58 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/419.58 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 419.58 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 122,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,406.17/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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