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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 436.89 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 436.89 and 261.60 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 436.89 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/436.89 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 436.89 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 114,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,289.77/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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