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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.74 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.74 and 260.73 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.74 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.74 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.74 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 121,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,693.12/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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