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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 472.02 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 472.02 and 267.40 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 472.02 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/472.02 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 472.02 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 126,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,218.15/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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