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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 433.07 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 433.07 and 209.04 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 433.07 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/433.07 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 433.07 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 90,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,528.95/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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