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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 439.65 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 439.65 and 263.60 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 439.65 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/439.65 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 439.65 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 115,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,891.74/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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