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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 474.69 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 474.69 and 278.43 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 474.69 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/474.69 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 474.69 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 132,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,167.94/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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