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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 472.80 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 472.80 and 269.52 is: 403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 472.80 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/472.80 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 472.80 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 127,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,429.06/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.51

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