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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.79, 457.64 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.79, 457.64 and 260.67 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.79 : 457.64 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.79/457.64 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.79x = 457.64 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.79x = 119,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,291.72/305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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