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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 432 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 432 and 274.32 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 432 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/432 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 432 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 118,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,506.24/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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