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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 474.74 and 251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 474.74 and 251.59 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 474.74 = 251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/474.74 = 251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 474.74 × 251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 119,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,436.20/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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