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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 462.83 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 462.83 and 264.37 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 462.83 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/462.83 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 462.83 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 122,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,358.37/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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