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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 431.64 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 431.64 and 276.08 is: 380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 431.64 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/431.64 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 431.64 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 119,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,165.01/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.57

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