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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 456.69 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 456.69 and 266.02 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 456.69 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/456.69 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 456.69 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 121,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,487.34/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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