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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 478.37 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 478.37 and 267.88 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 478.37 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/478.37 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 478.37 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 128,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,146.13/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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