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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 466.84 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 466.84 and 260.58 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 466.84 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/466.84 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 466.84 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 121,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,649.17/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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