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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 478.73 and 255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 478.73 and 255.63 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 478.73 = 255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/478.73 = 255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 478.73 × 255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 122,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,376.47/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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