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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 472.82 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 472.82 and 272.01 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 472.82 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/472.82 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 472.82 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 128,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,610.41/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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