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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 457.14 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 457.14 and 259.44 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 457.14 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/457.14 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 457.14 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 118,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,600.40/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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