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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.05, 473.49 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.05, 473.49 and 265.02 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.05 : 473.49 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.05/473.49 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.05x = 473.49 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.05x = 125,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,484.32/316.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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