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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 469.44 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 469.44 and 262.04 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 469.44 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/469.44 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 469.44 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 123,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,012.06/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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