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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 465.44 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 465.44 and 263.99 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 465.44 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/465.44 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 465.44 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 122,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,867.86/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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