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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.73, 477.01 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.73, 477.01 and 267.43 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.73 : 477.01 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.73/477.01 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.73x = 477.01 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.73x = 127,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,566.78/318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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