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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 472.66 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 472.66 and 263.79 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 472.66 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/472.66 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 472.66 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 124,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,682.32/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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