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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.87, 477.07 and 254.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.87, 477.07 and 254.15 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.87 : 477.07 = 254.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.87/477.07 = 254.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.87x = 477.07 × 254.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.87x = 121,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,244.32/317.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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