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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.66, 477.50 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.66, 477.50 and 269.69 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.66 : 477.50 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.66/477.50 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.66x = 477.50 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.66x = 128,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,775.86/318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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