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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.58, 476.40 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.58, 476.40 and 256.44 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.58 : 476.40 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.58/476.40 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.58x = 476.40 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.58x = 122,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,168.02/317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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