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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.76, 460.44 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.76, 460.44 and 257.43 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.76 : 460.44 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.76/460.44 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.76x = 460.44 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.76x = 118,531.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,531.07/305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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