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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 468.75 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 468.75 and 272.54 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 468.75 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/468.75 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 468.75 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 127,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,753.13/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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