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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 477.53 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 477.53 and 267.32 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 477.53 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/477.53 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 477.53 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 127,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,651.49/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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