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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 471.72 and 254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 471.72 and 254.37 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 471.72 = 254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/471.72 = 254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 471.72 × 254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 119,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991.42/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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