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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.80 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.80 and 275.04 is: 413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.80 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.80 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.80 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 130,588.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,588.99/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.15

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