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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 472.33 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 472.33 and 259.36 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 472.33 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/472.33 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 472.33 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 122,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,501.68/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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