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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 437.64 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 437.64 and 268.72 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 437.64 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/437.64 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 437.64 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 117,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,602.62/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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