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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.98 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.98 and 275.01 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.98 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.98 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.98 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 129,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,249.20/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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