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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 472.38 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 472.38 and 263.08 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 472.38 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/472.38 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 472.38 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 124,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,273.73/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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