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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 473.75 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 473.75 and 274.64 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 473.75 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/473.75 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 473.75 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 130,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,110.65/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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