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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.85 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.85 and 262.58 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.85 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.85 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.85 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 120,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,484.83/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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