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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 458.24 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 458.24 and 260.01 is: 389.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 458.24 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/458.24 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 458.24 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 119,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,145.68/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.02

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