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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.38, 455.65 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.38, 455.65 and 252.74 is: 378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.38 : 455.65 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.38/455.65 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.38x = 455.65 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.38x = 115,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,161.49/304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.35

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