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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 472.36 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 472.36 and 287.25 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 472.36 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/472.36 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 472.36 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 135,685.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,685.41/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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