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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 470.79 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 470.79 and 265.62 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 470.79 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/470.79 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 470.79 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 125,051.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,051.24/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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