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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 466.72 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 466.72 and 264.74 is: 397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 466.72 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/466.72 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 466.72 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 123,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,559.45/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.58

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