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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 437.45 and 267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 437.45 and 267.45 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 437.45 = 267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/437.45 = 267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 437.45 × 267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 116,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,994.67/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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