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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 457.71 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 457.71 and 256.62 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 457.71 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/457.71 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 457.71 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 117,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,457.54/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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