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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 459.16 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 459.16 and 262.72 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 459.16 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/459.16 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 459.16 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 120,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,630.52/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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