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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 470.04 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 470.04 and 273.26 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 470.04 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/470.04 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 470.04 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 128,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,443.13/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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