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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.35, 460.62 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.35, 460.62 and 266.58 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.35 : 460.62 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.35/460.62 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.35x = 460.62 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.35x = 122,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,792.08/307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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