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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 472.04 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 472.04 and 276.39 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 472.04 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/472.04 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 472.04 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 130,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,467.14/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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