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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 477.92 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 477.92 and 253.72 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 477.92 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/477.92 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 477.92 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 121,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,257.30/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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