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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 460.77 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 460.77 and 264.15 is: 395.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 460.77 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/460.77 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 460.77 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 121,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,712.40/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.44

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