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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 420.89 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 420.89 and 271.52 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 420.89 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/420.89 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 420.89 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 114,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,276.59/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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