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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.05, 431.53 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.05, 431.53 and 263.24 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.05 : 431.53 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.05/431.53 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.05x = 431.53 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.05x = 113,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,592.48/313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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