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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 473.81 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 473.81 and 272.82 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 473.81 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/473.81 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 473.81 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 129,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,264.84/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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