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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 457.58 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 457.58 and 254.38 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 457.58 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/457.58 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 457.58 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 116,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399.84/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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