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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 433.02 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 433.02 and 279.18 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 433.02 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/433.02 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 433.02 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 120,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,890.52/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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