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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 472.42 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 472.42 and 276.64 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 472.42 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/472.42 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 472.42 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 130,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,690.27/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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