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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 421.20 and 265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 421.20 and 265.73 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 421.20 = 265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/421.20 = 265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 421.20 × 265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 111,923.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,923.37/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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