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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 433.08 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 433.08 and 279.04 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 433.08 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/433.08 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 433.08 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 120,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,846.64/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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