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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.36 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.36 and 263.39 is: 363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.36 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.36 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.36 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 115,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,720.18/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.06

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