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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 474.12 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 474.12 and 277.38 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 474.12 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/474.12 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 474.12 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 131,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,511.41/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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