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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 472.86 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 472.86 and 267.40 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 472.86 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/472.86 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 472.86 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 126,442.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,442.76/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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