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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 430.61 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 430.61 and 265.59 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 430.61 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/430.61 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 430.61 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 114,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,364.38/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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