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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 432.95 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 432.95 and 290.52 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 432.95 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/432.95 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 432.95 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 125,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,779.18/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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