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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.89, 457.34 and 251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.89, 457.34 and 251.12 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.89 : 457.34 = 251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.89/457.34 = 251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.89x = 457.34 × 251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.89x = 114,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,843.68/304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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