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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.94, 477.56 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.94, 477.56 and 256.91 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 477.56 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/477.56 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 477.56 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 122,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,686.27/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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