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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 473.52 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 473.52 and 268.40 is: 401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 473.52 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/473.52 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 473.52 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 127,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,092.77/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.38

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