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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 473.78 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 473.78 and 255.63 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 473.78 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/473.78 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 473.78 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 121,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,111.10/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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