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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 466.45 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 466.45 and 260.40 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 466.45 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/466.45 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 466.45 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 121,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,463.58/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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