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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 419.64 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 419.64 and 292.40 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 419.64 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/419.64 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 419.64 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 122,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,704.57/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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