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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 472.45 and 264.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 472.45 and 264.34 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 472.45 = 264.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/472.45 = 264.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 472.45 × 264.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 124,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,887.43/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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