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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 428.03 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 428.03 and 263.87 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 428.03 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/428.03 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 428.03 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 112,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947.30/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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