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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 424.61 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 424.61 and 263.54 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 424.61 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/424.61 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 424.61 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 111,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,901.72/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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