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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 431.79 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 431.79 and 265.26 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 431.79 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/431.79 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 431.79 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 114,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,536.62/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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