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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 462.69 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 462.69 and 260.34 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 462.69 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/462.69 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 462.69 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 120,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,456.71/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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