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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 421.41 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 421.41 and 277.21 is: 382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 421.41 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/421.41 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 421.41 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 116,819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,819.07/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.99

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