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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 484.26 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 484.26 and 304.51 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 484.26 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/484.26 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 484.26 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 147,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,462.01/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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