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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 437.57 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 437.57 and 267.29 is: 369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 437.57 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/437.57 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 437.57 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 116,958.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,958.09/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.54

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