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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 476.52 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 476.52 and 258.98 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 476.52 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/476.52 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 476.52 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 123,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,406.77/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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