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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 476.36 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 476.36 and 263.03 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 476.36 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/476.36 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 476.36 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 125,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,293.27/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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