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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 432.34 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 432.34 and 269.42 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 432.34 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/432.34 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 432.34 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 116,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,481.04/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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