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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 463.39 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 463.39 and 265.82 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 463.39 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/463.39 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 463.39 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 123,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,178.33/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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