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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 469.93 and 264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 469.93 and 264.97 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 469.93 = 264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/469.93 = 264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 469.93 × 264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 124,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,517.35/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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