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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 471.08 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 471.08 and 272 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 471.08 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/471.08 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 471.08 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 128,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,133.76/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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