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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 471.38 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 471.38 and 279.27 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 471.38 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/471.38 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 471.38 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 131,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,640.90/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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