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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.96 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.96 and 263.88 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.96 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.96 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.96 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 120,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,582.60/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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