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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 459.69 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 459.69 and 263.06 is: 394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 459.69 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/459.69 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 459.69 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 120,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,924.74/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.12

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