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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.45, 418.73 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.45, 418.73 and 286.68 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.45 : 418.73 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.45/418.73 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.45x = 418.73 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.45x = 120,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,041.52/304.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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