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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.88, 476.91 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.88, 476.91 and 272.52 is: 408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.88 : 476.91 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.88/476.91 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.88x = 476.91 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.88x = 129,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,967.51/317.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.86

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