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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 477.68 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 477.68 and 277.42 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 477.68 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/477.68 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 477.68 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 132,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,517.29/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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