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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 429.63 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 429.63 and 262.74 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 429.63 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/429.63 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 429.63 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 112,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,880.99/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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