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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 458.27 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 458.27 and 254.62 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 458.27 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/458.27 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 458.27 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 116,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686.39/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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