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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 420.64 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 420.64 and 263.08 is: 363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 420.64 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/420.64 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 420.64 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 110,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,663.32/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.37

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