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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 465.63 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 465.63 and 259.77 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 465.63 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/465.63 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 465.63 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 120,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,956.71/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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