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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.63, 420.44 and 287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.63, 420.44 and 287.77 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.63 : 420.44 = 287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.63/420.44 = 287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.63x = 420.44 × 287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.63x = 120,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,989.94/304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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