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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 437.61 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 437.61 and 262.06 is: 361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 437.61 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/437.61 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 437.61 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 114,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,680.08/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.20

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