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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 476.72 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 476.72 and 258.88 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 476.72 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/476.72 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 476.72 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 123,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,413.27/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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