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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.94 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.94 and 253.40 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.94 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.94 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.94 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 120,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,601.45/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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