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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.61, 476.40 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.61, 476.40 and 266.12 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.61 : 476.40 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.61/476.40 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.61x = 476.40 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.61x = 126,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,777.19/317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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