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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 431.64 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 431.64 and 257.55 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 431.64 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/431.64 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 431.64 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 111,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,168.88/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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