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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 456.03 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 456.03 and 268.74 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 456.03 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/456.03 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 456.03 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 122,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,553.50/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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