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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 474.74 and 255.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 474.74 and 255.74 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 474.74 = 255.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/474.74 = 255.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 474.74 × 255.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 121,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,406.36/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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