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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 474.08 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 474.08 and 262.32 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 474.08 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/474.08 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 474.08 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 124,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,360.67/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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