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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 417.82 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 417.82 and 296.34 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 417.82 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/417.82 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 417.82 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 123,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,816.78/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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