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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 473.45 and 272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 473.45 and 272.71 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 473.45 = 272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/473.45 = 272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 473.45 × 272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 129,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,114.55/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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