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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 470.48 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 470.48 and 256.37 is: 384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 470.48 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/470.48 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 470.48 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 120,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,613.32/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.62

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