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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 427.66 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 427.66 and 261.36 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 427.66 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/427.66 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 427.66 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 111,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,773.22/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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