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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 470.62 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 470.62 and 262.45 is: 393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 470.62 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/470.62 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 470.62 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 123,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,514.22/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.50

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