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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.26 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.26 and 262.51 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.26 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.26 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.26 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 120,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,296.52/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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