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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 419.58 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 419.58 and 279.99 is: 386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 419.58 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/419.58 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 419.58 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 117,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,478.20/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.07

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