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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 429.03 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 429.03 and 264.61 is: 364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 429.03 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/429.03 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 429.03 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 113,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,525.63/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.91

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