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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 475.50 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 475.50 and 275.66 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 475.50 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/475.50 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 475.50 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 131,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,076.33/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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