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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 460.20 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 460.20 and 261.72 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 460.20 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/460.20 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 460.20 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 120,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443.54/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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