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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.72, 434.08 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.72, 434.08 and 268.52 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.72 : 434.08 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.72/434.08 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.72x = 434.08 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.72x = 116,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,559.16/314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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