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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 473.90 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 473.90 and 272.88 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 473.90 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/473.90 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 473.90 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 129,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,317.83/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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