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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.67, 475.75 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.67, 475.75 and 266.64 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.67 : 475.75 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.67/475.75 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.67x = 475.75 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.67x = 126,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,853.98/317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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