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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 419.40 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 419.40 and 263.72 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 419.40 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/419.40 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 419.40 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 110,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.17/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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