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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 430.38 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 430.38 and 288.90 is: 396.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 430.38 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/430.38 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 430.38 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 124,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,336.78/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.65

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