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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 474.03 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 474.03 and 264.78 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 474.03 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/474.03 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 474.03 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 125,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,513.66/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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