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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.91, 462.54 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.91, 462.54 and 262.80 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.91 : 462.54 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.91/462.54 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.91x = 462.54 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.91x = 121,556.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,556.50/307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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