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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 419.85 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 419.85 and 265.10 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 419.85 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/419.85 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 419.85 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 111,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,302.24/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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