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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 458.01 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 458.01 and 264.78 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 458.01 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/458.01 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 458.01 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 121,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,271.89/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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