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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.92 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.92 and 263.91 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.92 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.92 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.92 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 122,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433.13/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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