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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 475.45 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 475.45 and 273.59 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 475.45 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/475.45 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 475.45 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 130,075.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,075.30/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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