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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.61 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.61 and 260.69 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.61 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.61 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.61 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 121,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,898.91/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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