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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.04 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.04 and 268.56 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.04 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.04 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.04 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 127,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,039.62/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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