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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 472.96 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 472.96 and 277.24 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 472.96 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/472.96 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 472.96 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 131,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,123.43/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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