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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 474.91 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 474.91 and 261.95 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 474.91 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/474.91 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 474.91 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 124,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,400.95/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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