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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 420.37 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 420.37 and 263.53 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 420.37 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/420.37 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 420.37 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 110,780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,780.11/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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