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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 460.56 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 460.56 and 260 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 460.56 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/460.56 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 460.56 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 119,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,745.60/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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