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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.62, 420.78 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.62, 420.78 and 266.79 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.62 : 420.78 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.62/420.78 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.62x = 420.78 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.62x = 112,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,259.90/305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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