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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.78 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.78 and 266.39 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.78 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.78 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.78 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 115,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,021.62/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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