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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 428.94 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 428.94 and 264.82 is: 364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 428.94 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/428.94 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 428.94 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 113,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,591.89/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.61

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