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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 438 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 438 and 265.26 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 438 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/438 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 438 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 116,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,183.88/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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