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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 474.93 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 474.93 and 267.93 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 474.93 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/474.93 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 474.93 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 127,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,247.99/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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