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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 420.39 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 420.39 and 272.43 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 420.39 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/420.39 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 420.39 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 114,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526.85/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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