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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.33 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.33 and 265.59 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.33 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.33 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.33 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 125,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,977.30/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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