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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 471.74 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 471.74 and 285.52 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 471.74 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/471.74 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 471.74 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 134,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,691.20/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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