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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.93, 417.07 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.93, 417.07 and 300.14 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.93 : 417.07 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.93/417.07 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.93x = 417.07 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.93x = 125,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,177.89/304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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