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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 426.18 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 426.18 and 262.81 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 426.18 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/426.18 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 426.18 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 112,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,004.37/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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