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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 475.07 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 475.07 and 273.51 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 475.07 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/475.07 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 475.07 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 129,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,935.03/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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