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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 472.53 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 472.53 and 278.77 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 472.53 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/472.53 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 472.53 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 131,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,727.19/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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