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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 469.35 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 469.35 and 261.72 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 469.35 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/469.35 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 469.35 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 122,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,838.28/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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