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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 454.95 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 454.95 and 268.38 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 454.95 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/454.95 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 454.95 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 122,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,099.48/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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