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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.69, 475.23 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.69, 475.23 and 268.63 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.69 : 475.23 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.69/475.23 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.69x = 475.23 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.69x = 127,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,658.66/317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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