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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 477.92 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 477.92 and 267.81 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 477.92 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/477.92 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 477.92 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 127,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,990.42/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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