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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.38 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.38 and 258.28 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.38 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.38 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.38 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 122,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,264.59/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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