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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 420.03 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 420.03 and 263.28 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 420.03 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/420.03 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 420.03 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 110,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,585.50/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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