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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 437.49 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 437.49 and 254.91 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 437.49 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/437.49 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 437.49 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 111,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,520.58/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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