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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.55, 475.74 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.55, 475.74 and 266.52 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.55 : 475.74 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.55/475.74 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.55x = 475.74 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.55x = 126,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,794.22/317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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