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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 469.91 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 469.91 and 273.80 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 469.91 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/469.91 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 469.91 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 128,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,663.22/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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