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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 460.40 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 460.40 and 263.82 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 460.40 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/460.40 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 460.40 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 121,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,461.41/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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