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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.10, 474.93 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.10, 474.93 and 263.10 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.10 : 474.93 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.10/474.93 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.10x = 474.93 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.10x = 124,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,954.08/317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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