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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 419.45 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 419.45 and 263.27 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 419.45 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/419.45 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 419.45 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 110,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,428.33/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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