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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 465.35 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 465.35 and 259.58 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 465.35 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/465.35 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 465.35 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 120,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,795.42/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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