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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.28 and 259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.28 and 259.90 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.28 = 259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.28 = 259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.28 × 259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 119,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,106.97/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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