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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.90 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.90 and 257.76 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.90 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.90 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.90 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 123,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,183.50/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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