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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 456.90 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 456.90 and 255.75 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 456.90 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/456.90 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 456.90 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 116,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,852.18/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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