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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 476.02 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 476.02 and 256.60 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 476.02 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/476.02 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 476.02 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 122,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,146.73/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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