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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 427.62 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 427.62 and 261.40 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 427.62 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/427.62 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 427.62 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 111,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,779.87/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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