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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 435.96 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 435.96 and 263.88 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 435.96 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/435.96 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 435.96 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 115,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,041.12/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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