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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 439.28 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 439.28 and 263.29 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 439.28 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/439.28 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 439.28 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 115,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,656.71/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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