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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.19 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.19 and 267.44 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.19 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.19 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.19 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 126,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,814.33/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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