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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 425.04 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 425.04 and 263.26 is: 363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 425.04 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/425.04 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 425.04 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 111,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,894.71/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.55

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