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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 431.19 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 431.19 and 263.52 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 431.19 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/431.19 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 431.19 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 113,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,627.19/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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