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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.54 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.54 and 272.52 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.54 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.54 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.54 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 128,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,232.24/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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