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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 432.92 and 283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 432.92 and 283.17 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 432.92 = 283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/432.92 = 283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 432.92 × 283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 122,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,588.54/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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