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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.19 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.19 and 263.87 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.19 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.19 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.19 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 114,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,041.98/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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