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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.44, 477.66 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.44, 477.66 and 263.76 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.44 : 477.66 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.44/477.66 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.44x = 477.66 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.44x = 125,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,987.60/318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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