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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 457.92 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 457.92 and 262.56 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 457.92 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/457.92 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 457.92 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 120,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,231.48/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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