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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.87 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.87 and 258.90 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.87 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.87 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.87 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 122,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,943.84/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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