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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 476.61 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 476.61 and 266.81 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 476.61 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/476.61 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 476.61 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 127,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,161.93/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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