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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 475.53 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 475.53 and 265.78 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 475.53 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/475.53 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 475.53 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 126,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,386.36/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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