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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.47, 470.85 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.47, 470.85 and 262.72 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.47 : 470.85 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.47/470.85 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.47x = 470.85 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.47x = 123,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,701.71/314.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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