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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 458.40 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 458.40 and 244.73 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 458.40 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/458.40 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 458.40 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 112,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,184.23/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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