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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.28 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.28 and 269.52 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.28 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.28 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.28 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 128,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,366.99/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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