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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 466.79 and 256.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 466.79 and 256.58 is: 383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 466.79 = 256.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/466.79 = 256.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 466.79 × 256.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 119,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,768.98/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.81

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