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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 456.30 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 456.30 and 261.09 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 456.30 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/456.30 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 456.30 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 119,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.37/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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