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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 432 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 432 and 264.04 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 432 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/432 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 432 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 114,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,065.28/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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