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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 457.50 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 457.50 and 254.08 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 457.50 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/457.50 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 457.50 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 116,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,241.60/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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