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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 420.62 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 420.62 and 269.10 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 420.62 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/420.62 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 420.62 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 113,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188.84/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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