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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 429.56 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 429.56 and 263.60 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 429.56 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/429.56 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 429.56 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 113,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,232.02/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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