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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 457.25 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 457.25 and 257.04 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 457.25 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/457.25 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 457.25 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 117,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,530.25/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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