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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.47 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.47 and 277.28 is: 415.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.47 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.47 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.47 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 132,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,391.50/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.56

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