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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 456.29 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 456.29 and 256.14 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 456.29 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/456.29 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 456.29 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 116,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,874.12/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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