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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 419.66 and 260.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 419.66 and 260.03 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 419.66 = 260.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/419.66 = 260.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 419.66 × 260.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 109,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,122.89/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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