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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.62, 425.28 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.62, 425.28 and 304.92 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.62 : 425.28 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.62/425.28 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.62x = 425.28 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.62x = 129,676.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,676.38/307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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