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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.44 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.44 and 258.56 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.44 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.44 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.44 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 122,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,412.65/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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