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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.33 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.33 and 279.41 is: 419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.33 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.33 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.33 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 132,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249.37/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.10

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