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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 421.41 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 421.41 and 263.73 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 421.41 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/421.41 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 421.41 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 111,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,138.46/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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