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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.29 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.29 and 260.01 is: 389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.29 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.29 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.29 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 121,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,240.06/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.79

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