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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 419.40 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 419.40 and 255.60 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 419.40 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/419.40 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 419.40 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 107,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,198.64/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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