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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 426.87 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 426.87 and 260.55 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 426.87 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/426.87 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 426.87 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 111,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,220.98/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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