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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 475.08 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 475.08 and 275.88 is: 414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 475.08 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/475.08 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 475.08 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 131,065.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,065.07/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.19

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