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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.24 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.24 and 265.32 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.24 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.24 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.24 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 124,764.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,764.08/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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