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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 420.64 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 420.64 and 289.68 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 420.64 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/420.64 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 420.64 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 121,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,850.32/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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