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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.80 and 263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.80 and 263.75 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.80 = 263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.80 = 263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.80 × 263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 122,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,327.25/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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