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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.17 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.17 and 259.27 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.17 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.17 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.17 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 118,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,530.47/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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