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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.68, 421.60 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.68, 421.60 and 263.74 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.68 : 421.60 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.68/421.60 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.68x = 421.60 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.68x = 111,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,192.78/305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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