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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 419.76 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 419.76 and 296.52 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 419.76 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/419.76 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 419.76 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 124,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,467.24/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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