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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.30 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.30 and 275.76 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.30 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.30 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.30 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 130,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,792.97/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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