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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 462.93 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 462.93 and 261.94 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 462.93 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/462.93 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 462.93 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 121,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,259.88/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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