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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 472.58 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 472.58 and 273 is: 408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 472.58 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/472.58 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 472.58 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 129,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,014.34/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.51

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