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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 474.58 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 474.58 and 273.60 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 474.58 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/474.58 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 474.58 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 129,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,845.09/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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