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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 473.91 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 473.91 and 267.96 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 473.91 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/473.91 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 473.91 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 126,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,988.92/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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