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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.24 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.24 and 261.05 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.24 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.24 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.24 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 112,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,836.25/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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