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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 419.93 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 419.93 and 262.94 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 419.93 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/419.93 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 419.93 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 110,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,415.08/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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