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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.07, 470.00 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.07, 470.00 and 277.43 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.07 : 470.00 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.07/470.00 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.07x = 470.00 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.07x = 130,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,390.44/313.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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