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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 457.28 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 457.28 and 254.00 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 457.28 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/457.28 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 457.28 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 116,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,145.56/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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