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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.86, 475.98 and 263.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.86, 475.98 and 263.59 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.86 : 475.98 = 263.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.86/475.98 = 263.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.86x = 475.98 × 263.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.86x = 125,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,461.39/317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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