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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 474 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 474 and 287.04 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 474 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/474 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 474 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 136,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,056.96/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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