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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 474.44 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 474.44 and 267.87 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 474.44 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/474.44 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 474.44 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 127,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,088.24/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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