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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 475.74 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 475.74 and 260.20 is: 389.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 475.74 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/475.74 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 475.74 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 123,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,787.55/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.51

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