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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.29 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.29 and 268.37 is: 402.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.29 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.29 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.29 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 124,330.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,330.82/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.68

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