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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.75, 432.68 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.75, 432.68 and 254.72 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.75 : 432.68 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.75/432.68 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.75x = 432.68 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.75x = 110,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,212.25/313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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