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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.32, 457.02 and 250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.32, 457.02 and 250.60 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.32 : 457.02 = 250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.32/457.02 = 250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.32x = 457.02 × 250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.32x = 114,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,529.21/304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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