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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.28, 472.32 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.28, 472.32 and 263.68 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.28 : 472.32 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.28/472.32 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.28x = 472.32 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.28x = 124,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,541.34/315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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