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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 419.94 and 258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 419.94 and 258.05 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 419.94 = 258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/419.94 = 258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 419.94 × 258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 108,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,366.57/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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