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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 469.79 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 469.79 and 265.92 is: 397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 469.79 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/469.79 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 469.79 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 124,926.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,926.56/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.20

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