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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 472.35 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 472.35 and 263.72 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 472.35 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/472.35 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 472.35 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 124,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,568.14/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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