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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.91 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.91 and 266.67 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.91 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.91 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.91 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 127,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,177.59/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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