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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 474.15 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 474.15 and 262.50 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 474.15 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/474.15 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 474.15 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 124,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,464.38/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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