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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.91, 419.93 and 289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.91, 419.93 and 289.27 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.91 : 419.93 = 289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.91/419.93 = 289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.91x = 419.93 × 289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.91x = 121,473.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,473.15/304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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