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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 459.32 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 459.32 and 263.76 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 459.32 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/459.32 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 459.32 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 121,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,150.24/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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