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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 429.36 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 429.36 and 262.72 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 429.36 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/429.36 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 429.36 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 112,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,801.46/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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