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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 474.02 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 474.02 and 267.95 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 474.02 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/474.02 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 474.02 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 127,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,009.95/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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