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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.56 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.56 and 263.56 is: 395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.56 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.56 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.56 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 124,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,547.91/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.34

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