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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 437.27 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 437.27 and 264.28 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 437.27 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/437.27 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 437.27 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 115,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,561.72/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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