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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 470.54 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 470.54 and 256.44 is: 384.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 470.54 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/470.54 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 470.54 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 120,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,665.28/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.85

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