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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.94 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.94 and 263.79 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.94 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.94 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.94 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 112,093.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,093.60/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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