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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.92, 439.60 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.92, 439.60 and 263.56 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.92 : 439.60 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.92/439.60 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.92x = 439.60 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.92x = 115,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,860.98/318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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