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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 431.44 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 431.44 and 268.50 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 431.44 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/431.44 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 431.44 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 115,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,842.36/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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