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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.37, 477.05 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.37, 477.05 and 253.02 is: 379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.37 : 477.05 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.37/477.05 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.37x = 477.05 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.37x = 120,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,703.19/318.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.13

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