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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 472.68 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 472.68 and 277.11 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 472.68 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/472.68 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 472.68 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 130,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,984.35/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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