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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 474.84 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 474.84 and 274.32 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 474.84 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/474.84 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 474.84 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 130,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,258.11/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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