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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 438.63 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 438.63 and 262.73 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 438.63 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/438.63 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 438.63 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 115,241.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241.26/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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