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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.17 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.17 and 268.57 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.17 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.17 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.17 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 117,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,679.32/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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