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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 473.99 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 473.99 and 274.66 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 473.99 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/473.99 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 473.99 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 130,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,186.09/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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