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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 472.53 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 472.53 and 264.07 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 472.53 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/472.53 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 472.53 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 124,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,778.43/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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