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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 462.14 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 462.14 and 263.67 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 462.14 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/462.14 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 462.14 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 121,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,851.14/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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