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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.80 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.80 and 258.04 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.80 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.80 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.80 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 108,325.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,325.19/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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