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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 457.38 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 457.38 and 269.19 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 457.38 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/457.38 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 457.38 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 123,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,122.12/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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