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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.37 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.37 and 269.70 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.37 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.37 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.37 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 123,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,622.39/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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