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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 468 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 468 and 262.71 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 468 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/468 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 468 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 122,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,948.28/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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