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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 469.81 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 469.81 and 251.76 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 469.81 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/469.81 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 469.81 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 118,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,278.11/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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