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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.61 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.61 and 256.43 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.61 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.61 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.61 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 120,678.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,678.52/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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