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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 428.98 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 428.98 and 264.57 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 428.98 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/428.98 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 428.98 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 113,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,493.50/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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