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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 473.58 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 473.58 and 255.78 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 473.58 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/473.58 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 473.58 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 121,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,132.29/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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