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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.97, 438.44 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.97, 438.44 and 268.77 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.97 : 438.44 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.97/438.44 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.97x = 438.44 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.97x = 117,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,838.17/317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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