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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 476.28 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 476.28 and 277.02 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 476.28 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/476.28 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 476.28 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 131,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,939.09/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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