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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.34, 475.20 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.34, 475.20 and 268.49 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.34 : 475.20 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.34/475.20 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.34x = 475.20 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.34x = 127,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,587.64/317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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