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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 437.43 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 437.43 and 261.10 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 437.43 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/437.43 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 437.43 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 114,212.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,212.97/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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