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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.63, 471.39 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.63, 471.39 and 268.51 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.63 : 471.39 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.63/471.39 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.63x = 471.39 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.63x = 126,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,571.59/314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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