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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 469.71 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 469.71 and 264.78 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 469.71 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/469.71 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 469.71 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 124,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,369.81/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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