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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.95 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.95 and 267.62 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.95 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.95 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.95 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 126,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,839.13/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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