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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.24 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.24 and 262.56 is: 362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.24 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.24 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.24 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 115,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,064.29/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.11

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