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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 425.91 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 425.91 and 262.51 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 425.91 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/425.91 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 425.91 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 111,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,805.63/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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