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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.46, 434.28 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.46, 434.28 and 265.72 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.46 : 434.28 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.46/434.28 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.46x = 434.28 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.46x = 115,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,396.88/314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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