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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 475.33 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 475.33 and 275.43 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 475.33 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/475.33 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 475.33 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 130,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,920.14/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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