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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 474.67 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 474.67 and 258.72 is: 387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 474.67 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/474.67 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 474.67 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 122,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,806.62/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.19

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