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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 456.36 and 258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 456.36 and 258.52 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 456.36 = 258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/456.36 = 258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 456.36 × 258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 117,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,978.19/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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