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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 454.05 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 454.05 and 271.56 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 454.05 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/454.05 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 454.05 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 123,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,302.50/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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