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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 457.25 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 457.25 and 279.99 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 457.25 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/457.25 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 457.25 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 128,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,026.13/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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