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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 467.40 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 467.40 and 260.28 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 467.40 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/467.40 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 467.40 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 121,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,654.87/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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