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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 432.29 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 432.29 and 276.64 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 432.29 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/432.29 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 432.29 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 119,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,588.32/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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