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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.52 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.52 and 255.76 is: 382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.52 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.52 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.52 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 120,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,083.66/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.89

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