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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 474.53 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 474.53 and 255.60 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 474.53 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/474.53 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 474.53 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 121,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,288.59/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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