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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317, 474.78 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317, 474.78 and 251.84 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317 : 474.78 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317/474.78 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317x = 474.78 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317x = 119,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,568.60/317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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