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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.76 and 263.32 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.76 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.76 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.76 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 113,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,427.72/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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