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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431 and 263.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431 and 263.74 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431 = 263.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431 = 263.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431 × 263.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 113,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,671.94/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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