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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.08 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.08 and 252.66 is: 378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.08 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.08 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.08 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 115,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231.91/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.43

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