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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 418.36 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 418.36 and 270.77 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 418.36 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/418.36 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 418.36 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 113,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,276.57/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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