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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 432.57 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 432.57 and 264.52 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 432.57 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/432.57 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 432.57 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 114,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,423.42/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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