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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 460.92 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 460.92 and 265.72 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 460.92 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/460.92 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 460.92 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 122,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,475.66/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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