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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 470.66 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 470.66 and 273.22 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 470.66 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/470.66 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 470.66 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 128,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,595.37/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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