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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 455.39 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 455.39 and 261.25 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 455.39 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/455.39 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 455.39 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 118,969.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,969.17/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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