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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.87, 475.29 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.87, 475.29 and 261.42 is: 393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.87 : 475.29 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.87/475.29 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.87x = 475.29 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.87x = 124,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,250.31/315.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.36

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