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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 421.02 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 421.02 and 296.58 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 421.02 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/421.02 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 421.02 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 124,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,866.11/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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