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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 431.02 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 431.02 and 263.38 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 431.02 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/431.02 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 431.02 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 113,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,522.05/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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