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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 433.77 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 433.77 and 266.75 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 433.77 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/433.77 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 433.77 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 115,705.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,705.98/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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