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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.52 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.52 and 262.08 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.52 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.52 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.52 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 114,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,665.24/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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