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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 469.26 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 469.26 and 287.75 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 469.26 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/469.26 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 469.26 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 135,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,027.22/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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