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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.92 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.92 and 269.28 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.92 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.92 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.92 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 128,155.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,155.74/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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