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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.78 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.78 and 265.62 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.78 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.78 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.78 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 122,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,392.38/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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