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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 463.64 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 463.64 and 259.80 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 463.64 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/463.64 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 463.64 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 120,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,453.67/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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