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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 472.37 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 472.37 and 260.25 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 472.37 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/472.37 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 472.37 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 122,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,934.29/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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