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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.83 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.83 and 262.59 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.83 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.83 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.83 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 123,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,372.66/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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