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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 421.31 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 421.31 and 269.60 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 421.31 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/421.31 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 421.31 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 113,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,585.18/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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