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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 436.93 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 436.93 and 262.04 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 436.93 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/436.93 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 436.93 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 114,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,490.30/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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