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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 420.96 and 290.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 420.96 and 290.71 is: 400.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 420.96 = 290.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/420.96 = 290.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 420.96 × 290.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 122,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,377.28/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.86

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