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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 434.11 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 434.11 and 262.01 is: 361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 434.11 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/434.11 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 434.11 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 113,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,741.16/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.61

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