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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 433.32 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 433.32 and 279.27 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 433.32 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/433.32 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 433.32 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 121,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,013.28/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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