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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 468.56 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 468.56 and 270.52 is: 403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 468.56 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/468.56 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 468.56 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 126,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,754.85/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.88

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