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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 474.56 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 474.56 and 265.42 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 474.56 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/474.56 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 474.56 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 125,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,957.72/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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