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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 472.80 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 472.80 and 269.70 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 472.80 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/472.80 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 472.80 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 127,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,514.16/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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