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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.90 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.90 and 263 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.90 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.90 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.90 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 124,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,898.70/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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