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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 472.31 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 472.31 and 274.38 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 472.31 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/472.31 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 472.31 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 129,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,592.42/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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