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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 432.98 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 432.98 and 263.82 is: 364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 432.98 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/432.98 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 432.98 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 114,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,228.78/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.32

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