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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 471.33 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 471.33 and 277.92 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 471.33 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/471.33 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 471.33 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 130,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,992.03/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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