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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 437.64 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 437.64 and 268.08 is: 369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 437.64 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/437.64 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 437.64 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 117,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,322.53/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.78

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