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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 458.58 and 254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 458.58 and 254.73 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 458.58 = 254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/458.58 = 254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 458.58 × 254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 116,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,814.08/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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