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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 425.49 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 425.49 and 260.76 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 425.49 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/425.49 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 425.49 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 110,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,950.77/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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