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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 476.24 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 476.24 and 259.44 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 476.24 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/476.24 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 476.24 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 123,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,555.30/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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