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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 419.67 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 419.67 and 262.86 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 419.67 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/419.67 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 419.67 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 110,314.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,314.46/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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