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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 463.73 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 463.73 and 267.91 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 463.73 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/463.73 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 463.73 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 124,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,235.41/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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