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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 419.76 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 419.76 and 293.76 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 419.76 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/419.76 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 419.76 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 123,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,308.70/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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