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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 432.37 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 432.37 and 269.44 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 432.37 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/432.37 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 432.37 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 116,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,497.03/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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