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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 474.24 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 474.24 and 265.52 is: 397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 474.24 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/474.24 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 474.24 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 125,920.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,920.20/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.79

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