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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.52 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.52 and 291.06 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.52 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.52 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.52 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 137,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,822.73/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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