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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 435.83 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 435.83 and 263.25 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 435.83 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/435.83 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 435.83 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 114,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,730.93/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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