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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 436.02 and 309.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 436.02 and 309.37 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 436.02 = 309.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/436.02 = 309.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 436.02 × 309.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 134,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,891.51/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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