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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 470.54 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 470.54 and 279.37 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 470.54 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/470.54 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 470.54 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 131,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,454.76/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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