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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 435.72 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 435.72 and 267.76 is: 368.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 435.72 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/435.72 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 435.72 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 116,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,668.39/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.36

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