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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 440.53 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 440.53 and 263.35 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 440.53 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/440.53 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 440.53 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 116,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,013.58/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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