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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 419.80 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 419.80 and 284.61 is: 392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 419.80 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/419.80 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 419.80 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 119,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,479.28/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.03

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