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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 430.37 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 430.37 and 261.99 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 430.37 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/430.37 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 430.37 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 112,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,751.33/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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