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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 473.51 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 473.51 and 267.29 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 473.51 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/473.51 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 473.51 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 126,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,564.49/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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