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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.75, 476.55 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.75, 476.55 and 266.41 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.75 : 476.55 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.75/476.55 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.75x = 476.55 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.75x = 126,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,957.69/317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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