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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 477.06 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 477.06 and 250.08 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 477.06 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/477.06 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 477.06 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 119,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,303.16/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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