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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 462.62 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 462.62 and 260.41 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 462.62 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/462.62 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 462.62 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 120,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,470.87/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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