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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.73 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.73 and 261.18 is: 360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.73 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.73 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.73 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 112,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,759.24/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.64

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