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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 475.56 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 475.56 and 256.56 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 475.56 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/475.56 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 475.56 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 122,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,009.67/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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