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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 475.98 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 475.98 and 263.11 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 475.98 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/475.98 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 475.98 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 125,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,235.10/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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