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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 429.72 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 429.72 and 262.87 is: 361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 429.72 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/429.72 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 429.72 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 112,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,960.50/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.94

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