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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 477.74 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 477.74 and 253.59 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 477.74 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/477.74 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 477.74 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 121,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,150.09/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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