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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 424.48 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 424.48 and 263.53 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 424.48 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/424.48 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 424.48 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 111,863.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,863.21/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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