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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.29 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.29 and 268.74 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.29 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.29 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.29 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 113,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,217.47/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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