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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.81, 428.04 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.81, 428.04 and 263.67 is: 364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.81 : 428.04 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.81/428.04 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.81x = 428.04 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.81x = 112,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,861.31/309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.29

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