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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 419.82 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 419.82 and 261.08 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 419.82 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/419.82 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 419.82 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 109,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606.61/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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