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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 457.76 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 457.76 and 254.51 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 457.76 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/457.76 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 457.76 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 116,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,504.56/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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