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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 456.81 and 255.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 456.81 and 255.87 is: 383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 456.81 = 255.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/456.81 = 255.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 456.81 × 255.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 116,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,883.97/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.72

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