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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 432.37 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 432.37 and 278.52 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 432.37 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/432.37 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 432.37 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 120,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,423.69/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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