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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 472.16 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 472.16 and 274.22 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 472.16 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/472.16 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 472.16 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 129,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,475.72/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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