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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 432.89 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 432.89 and 269.82 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 432.89 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/432.89 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 432.89 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 116,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,801.03/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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