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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 467.03 and 264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 467.03 and 264.67 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 467.03 = 264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/467.03 = 264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 467.03 × 264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 123,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,608.32/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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