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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.52 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.52 and 285.12 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.52 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.52 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.52 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 134,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,154.66/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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