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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 475.55 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 475.55 and 275.96 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 475.55 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/475.55 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 475.55 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 131,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,230.17/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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