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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.55, 477.25 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.55, 477.25 and 267.52 is: 400.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.55 : 477.25 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.55/477.25 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.55x = 477.25 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.55x = 127,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,672.58/318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.79

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