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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 476.58 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 476.58 and 263.72 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 476.58 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/476.58 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 476.58 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 125,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,683.68/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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