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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 470.07 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 470.07 and 263.79 is: 393.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 470.07 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/470.07 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 470.07 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 123,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,999.77/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.54

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