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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 463.80 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 463.80 and 263.90 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 463.80 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/463.80 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 463.80 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 122,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,396.82/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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