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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 457.50 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 457.50 and 251.40 is: 377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 457.50 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/457.50 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 457.50 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 115,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,015.50/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.89

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