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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 421.28 and 291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 421.28 and 291.82 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 421.28 = 291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/421.28 = 291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 421.28 × 291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 122,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,937.93/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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