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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 432.10 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 432.10 and 264.47 is: 365.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 432.10 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/432.10 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 432.10 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 114,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275.66/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.38

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