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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.78, 461.19 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.78, 461.19 and 261.94 is: 392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.78 : 461.19 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.78/461.19 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.78x = 461.19 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.78x = 120,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,804.11/307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.50

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