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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.19, 475.19 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.19, 475.19 and 274.94 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.19 : 475.19 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.19/475.19 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.19x = 475.19 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.19x = 130,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,648.55/318.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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