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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 420.51 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 420.51 and 255.54 is: 352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 420.51 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/420.51 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 420.51 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 107,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,457.13/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.69

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