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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.33, 472.58 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.33, 472.58 and 253.88 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.33 : 472.58 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.33/472.58 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.33x = 472.58 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.33x = 119,981.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,981.79/314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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