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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 474.37 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 474.37 and 265.30 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 474.37 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/474.37 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 474.37 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 125,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.51/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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