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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 476.67 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 476.67 and 269.72 is: 404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 476.67 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/476.67 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 476.67 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 128,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,567.85/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.00

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