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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 468.17 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 468.17 and 260.30 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 468.17 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/468.17 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 468.17 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 121,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,863.35/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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