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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 463.94 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 463.94 and 267.41 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 463.94 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/463.94 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 463.94 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 124,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,063.02/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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