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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 437.25 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 437.25 and 261.73 is: 361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 437.25 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/437.25 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 437.25 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 114,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,441.50/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.40

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