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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.41 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.41 and 262.95 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.41 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.41 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.41 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 114,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,491.06/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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