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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 432 and 289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 432 and 289.85 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 432 = 289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/432 = 289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 432 × 289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 125,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,213.04/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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