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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 453.81 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 453.81 and 271.88 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 453.81 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/453.81 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 453.81 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 123,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,381.86/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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