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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 463.68 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 463.68 and 263.41 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 463.68 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/463.68 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 463.68 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 122,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,137.95/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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