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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.30, 457.40 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.30, 457.40 and 271.41 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.30 : 457.40 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.30/457.40 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.30x = 457.40 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.30x = 124,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,141.58/305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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