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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 460.56 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 460.56 and 266.56 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 460.56 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/460.56 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 460.56 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 122,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,766.87/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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